Luxury Real Estate in Italy 2019

Luxury Real Estate Italy

Chianti Castle

Beautifully restored castle with gardens, guesthouse, pool and cellars located in the Chianti countryside near Florence.

This majestic castle sits on the edge of a charming Chianti village with breathtaking views over hills and vineyards.

There are just over 2,000 sq. m. of floor area with the living accommodation being split between the state rooms and main bedrooms accessed to the right of the courtyard and a secondary wing for guests and staff to the left of the courtyard – both wings can however be connected or separated by simply locking one door.

There are also extensive rooms to the lower ground floor and a separate staff apartment with independent entrance.

In total there are 12 bedrooms all of which have en-suite bathroom facilities. The main state rooms boast breathtaking original features such as frescoes, antique terracotta floors, painted coffered ceilings and grandiose fireplaces.

Accompanying the castle there are two hectares of grounds which includes Italian gardens, a swimming pool, tennis court, pool house with summer kitchen, bathroom, sitting area and changing facilities and a fully equipped gym.

The castle was restored and refurbished in 1998 and also has wireless high speed internet access, air conditioning, central heating, and window screens for the bedrooms.

For sale through: Casa & Country Luxury Property

Villa Il Palagio

Villa Il Palagio is considered to be one of the most prestigious properties currently on the market in Florence. There are very few residential properties that can boast views of every Florence landmark. Brunelleschi’s duomo, Piazzale Michelangelo, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Ponte Vecchio bridge. The villa lies just 15 minutes from the heart of Florence.

Between the Main House (Casa Padronale) incorporated medieval tower, and staff cottage, Villa il Palagio offers 874 sq. m. (9,407 sq. ft.) of interior living space. The ground floor consists of a entrance hall, two central reception rooms, a drawing room, a winter dining room and a summer dining room, a kitchen with pantry and separate entrance, a large cloakroom and powder room. The first floor consists of a morning lounge, panoramic suite, three spacious double bedrooms each with en-suite bathroom and a private courtyard terrace. The ground floor and upper floor are accessible by a sweeping staircase and a three-person elevator.

The medieval tower is 22 metres (72 feet) high and has two bedrooms with en-suite baths accessed by a beautiful custom floating staircase. The tower is crowned by a belvedere sitting room with 360-degree views of Florence and the surrounding countryside.

The villa and grounds were dramatically renovated and restored in the 1990s, by the current owners. With a careful eye to historic accuracy matched by luxurious, modern amenities. The interior and the exterior have been completely overhauled and upgraded according to the highest standards. All historic elements, such as rare intarsia inlay doors and period beamed ceilings were painstakingly restored by local specialist artisans.

For sale through: Casa & Country Luxury Property

Pesa Castle and Wine Estate

This majestic castle sits atop a hillside in the heart of the Chianti countryside between Florence and Siena. A property with the richest of histories, with state archives recording the castle’s presence for over 1000 years. Currently used for large corporate events, weddings and short holiday stays, this unique castle offers the opportunity to acquire a piece of history that some may say cannot be valued.

The castle’s two towers dominate the surrounding countryside and views from the external rooms of the castle, and indeed from the towers themselves, are the most breathtaking of views.

In total there are approximately 5,000 sq. m. of floor area and land covering 94 hectares which includes established vineyards, olive groves, arable land and extensive woodland.

Centred around a charming courtyard one finds two impressive towers. The grounds include 94 hectares of land, of which 18 are vineyards, and a swimming pool of 13 m by 7 m. The main body of the castle has been fully restored with 19 ensuite bedrooms, grand state rooms, extensive cellars, staff accommodation, offices and 300 sq. m. of unrestored rooms.

The property lends itself for use as a hotel, events venue or indeed as a working wine estate with private residence for corporate and/or private entertaining.

At present the vines are producing between 70,000 and 90,000 bottles per annum with the possibility to increase this volume to between 120,000 and 150,000 bottles per annum once the newly planted vines are producing. Production of the wine is managed by a local winery however a winery could be brought on site.

For sale through: Casa & Country Luxury Property

Villa in Settignano

This unique, beautifully restored sixteenth-century property offers peaceful country living just minutes from Florence city centre. Surrounded by a large fenced garden and land including 40 olive trees, it has a heated swimming pool and a hot tub for six people. The pool is surrounded by decking and there is a covered kitchen area and stairs leading down to a spa with sauna/Turkish bath with bathroom. An impressive terrace of 14 m x 14 m enjoys lovely views of the city centre towards the Duomo.

The property includes five bedrooms, two reception rooms, seven bathrooms, roof terrace, 24 hour security, boules court, spa, swimming pool, a gym and staff accommodation.

The property has been fully equipped with new, hi-tech systems including a sophisticated alarm system, CCTV, a safe room, LED lighting, Sonos and Bose throughout, high speed Wi-Fi inside and outside and a keyless security system.

For sale through: Chianti Estates/Knight Frank Tuscany

Florence Villa

A newly restored villa dating from the turn of the century offering comfortable and modern living just a short walk from the city centre and with views of the Duomo. This stunning property is surrounded with private landscaped gardens, an orchard, garage parking and a swimming pool.

The property includes four bedrooms, two receptions, seven bathrooms, swimming pool, private parking/garage and staff accommodation. It has underfloor heating and air conditioning throughout, video alarm and fire system and 24-hour security.

There is a secondary building with large garages, a technical room below and a panoramic terrace above with commanding views over Florence city.

For sale through: Chianti Estates/Knight Frank Tuscany